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Seventh Green
Seventh Green
Sage DesignsSage Designs
Entry Foyer and stair hall with marble checkered flooring, white pickets and black painted handrail. View to Dining Room and arched opening to Kitchen beyond.
Brookhaven Model Home - Entry
Brookhaven Model Home - Entry
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
The curved stairwell adds elegance to the foyer.
Design ideas for a traditional staircase in Nashville.
Foyer
Foyer
Savvy Design GroupSavvy Design Group
Classic staircase in St Louis.
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Wood Stairs
Wood Stairs
Strycula Stairs, Inc.Strycula Stairs, Inc.
Medium sized classic wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Los Angeles with wood risers.
Milton Transitional Home Renovation
Milton Transitional Home Renovation
Design Plus Construction Corp.Design Plus Construction Corp.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional wood l-shaped mixed railing staircase in Boston with painted wood risers.
Johnson Lake House
Johnson Lake House
Bonsai Architectural Designs LLCBonsai Architectural Designs LLC
Classic staircase in Other.
Beverly Ave- Glendale
Beverly Ave- Glendale
Fusion Builders LLCFusion Builders LLC
This is an example of a large traditional wood straight mixed railing staircase in St Louis with painted wood risers.
Dossman Project 2019
Dossman Project 2019
Freestyle InteriorsFreestyle Interiors
Photo of a medium sized classic painted wood l-shaped wood railing staircase in Miami with painted wood risers.
Family Friendly Retreat
Family Friendly Retreat
HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.HAVEN INTERIORS LTD.
Cozy reading nook nestled under stairs. Book Club anyone?
This is an example of a small classic carpeted straight wood railing staircase in Milwaukee.
Avenida De Sueno Kitchen
Avenida De Sueno Kitchen
Teknik Design & RemodelingTeknik Design & Remodeling
Classic wood u-shaped mixed railing staircase in San Diego with painted wood risers.
Black Steel Balustrade
Black Steel Balustrade
Trimcraft of Fort Myers, Inc.Trimcraft of Fort Myers, Inc.
Without shoes at the floor, this stair has a clean look. Comprised of ⅝” round steel balusters with 2-½”x1” rectangle steel rail, painted satin black for a Naples home.
Staircase and Railings
Staircase and Railings
Coast Salish WoodcraftersCoast Salish Woodcrafters
Large classic painted wood curved mixed railing staircase in Vancouver with painted wood risers.
Torrington Circle, Bluffton, SC
Torrington Circle, Bluffton, SC
Boshaw Residential, LLCBoshaw Residential, LLC
Classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Atlanta with painted wood risers.
Rucks Home
Rucks Home
Al Jones ArchitectsAl Jones Architects
Jonathan Dean
Design ideas for a traditional staircase in New Orleans with feature lighting.
Dorsey St
Dorsey St
Fry HomesFry Homes
This is an example of a medium sized traditional carpeted straight mixed railing staircase in Cincinnati with carpeted risers.
Issaquah Traditional
Issaquah Traditional
RW Anderson HomesRW Anderson Homes
Design ideas for a large classic wood u-shaped wood railing staircase in Seattle with painted wood risers.
Entry Hall
Entry Hall
Jules Duffy DesignsJules Duffy Designs
Photographed by Laura Moss
This is an example of a medium sized classic carpeted wood railing staircase in New York with carpeted risers.
Buffalo Pass
Buffalo Pass
Erin Hanrahan Interior DesignErin Hanrahan Interior Design
Inspiration for a classic staircase in Austin.
Ravenswood 2-flat to single family conversion
Ravenswood 2-flat to single family conversion
Omar Gutiérrez, ArchitectOmar Gutiérrez, Architect
Converted a tired two-flat into a transitional single family home. The very narrow staircase was converted to an ample, bright u-shape staircase, the first floor and basement were opened for better flow, the existing second floor bedrooms were reconfigured and the existing second floor kitchen was converted to a master bath. A new detached garage was added in the back of the property. Architecture and photography by Omar Gutiérrez, Architect

Traditional Staircase Ideas and Designs

A beautiful traditional staircase can serve a purpose far beyond the functional, with many homeowners transforming the stairs of their home into an architectural centrepiece. Statement staircases will wow your guests – less of a staircase than a showcase – and you may only need to keep the stairs clean and balustrades and newels polished to have a focal point to your decor. For a real talking point, modern staircases make use of non-traditional materials like glass and steel. Planning a new stair can be big projects, but if you’re undergoing a loft conversion, loft stairs are an essential part of your renovation and you’ll need to think carefully about how they will fit into your home. Browsing through inspiring photos of staircases and find pictures who will help you to choose the right design.

How do I choose a new traditional staircase design?

In terms of renovation, replacing staircases is a big decision and must be considered as carefully as replacing a structural wall. If your current staircase is badly positioned then it may be worth the investment in a new flight. A standard straight staircase can be bought virtually out of the box, but for real excitement you may want to look into bespoke staircase design, including ideas custom handrails. This could certainly be the case when it comes to loft stairs as you’ll need something that fits with your area and space below. Storage staircases can be a great option for a small room – drawers or doors can pull out from the side of the staircase, utilising the space under it, or the stairs themselves can serve as drawers and cubbies. Spiral staircases are clever and can make a stunning feature in every room – choose a winding spiral staircase for smaller rooms or a sweeping one if you have the room for dramatic appeal. Glass railings are ideal if you have a preference for light and spacious interiors. If you have a more traditional wooden flight of stairs already in place, then you can add a more modern feel by opting for a sheet glass balustrade. Open stairs, an alternating tread or a floating staircase are great additions to any home but may be out of the question if you have small children.

How should I decorate my traditional staircase?

Despite the fact that the stairs can be one of the most frequently used areas of your home, they are often overlooked when it comes to a home redesign. Your staircase, much like your hallway, can be an opportunity to inject some colour or personality into your overall design scheme and an update can be as simple as putting a lick of paint on the spindles or stripping off the worn carpet to reveal the beautiful hardwood treads beneath. If you want to keep some cushioning, then stair runners are a popular design choice, as they draw the eyes upward and add a flash of colour or pattern whilst offering plenty of grip. That said, ensure stair runners are properly fitted to avoid any missteps! A nice touch to connect staircases to the hallway they lead to is choosing a complementary rug or floor runner that echoes the colour scheme of the stair runner. If your staircase is alongside a wall, make the most of that space with attractive wallpaper, framed pictures and artwork. Stair spindles are a decorative element in their own right but you can jazz them up by painting them in a multi-tonal palette of complementary colours or graduating between dark and light. Putting a nice chandelier over a staircase can add a final, dramatic touch; if you prefer a more subtle way, consider recessed floor-level lighting for an atmospheric glow.

How should I install loft stairs?

Luckily, there is no minimum width for staircases. If you have a loft conversion stair that are less than one metre wide then you should have a handrail on at least one side. If you’re wondering about how steep your steps can be, then the maximum rise according to Building Regulations Part K is 220mm and all steps should be the same size and level. If you’re worried about crowding your foyer below your loft, there are options that are light and ladder-like so not much space is used, but they will still be more sturdy and safe than normal ladders. You must have two metres headroom at the top of your loft stairs, too, to ensure entering the lost space is not dangerous. A spiral staircase may be the best option for a small room, but remember that the staircase will be narrower and could be more dangerous for young children or older users.The building regulations for spiral staircases are slightly different – if you’re going to use a spiral staircase as loft conversion stairs and it’s only a secondary staircase leading to one room, then the stair treads themselves must be 60mm wide and no more than 145mm in length.
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Bennett Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen & First Floor Bennett Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Design ideas for a classic staircase in Chicago.
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